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Storm damage roof report in Bishop's Green, West Berkshire
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Bishop's Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Gutters pulled loose in the wind
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we cannot see safely
- A price for the repairs
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
How a storm damage roof report works in Bishop's Green
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It isn’t a repair quote and doesn’t include repair costs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. The insurer may still send a loss adjuster of its own. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We survey ridges and hips, flashings and gutters and fascias, and the problems we are asked to look at most are roofs hit by falling trees and slates and tiles blown off the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Bishop's Green, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Bishop's Green (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from ground level if it’s safe. Those photos show the damage as it was. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bishop's Green
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Common questions in Bishop's Green
Do you cover smaller places like Bishop's Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bishop's Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Bishop's Green is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. The report doesn’t include repair costs.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from ground level first if it is safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Can I check the roof after a storm?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Wind, rain and roofs in Bishop's Green
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. Historic houses such as Shaw House, about 3.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Bishop's Green goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Living close to New Greenham Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. If you own a rental within reach of Newbury Racecourse station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Bishop's Green is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Bookings from Bishop's Green are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Berkshire coverage includes Bishop's Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Beech Road, Kestrel Gardens and Peregrine Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Heads Hill (1 mile north-east), Headley (1 mile east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north), Mill Green (2 miles east) and Plastow Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Bishop's Green
Around Bishop's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near New Greenham Park and The Clere School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (0.7 miles north) and Donnington Castle (4.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bishop's Green include Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Bishop's Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Useful tips for Bishop's Green property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.